Aubrie Serena Adams, PhD

Aubrie Adams (PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara; MA, California State University, Sacramento) is an Associate Professor of Digital Communication and Culture in the Communication Studies Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Brie's research focuses on the intersection of new media and interpersonal communication. More specifically, she uses mixed methods to study computer-mediated communication, text interaction, digital games, game-based learning, media effects, and social media. 

Selected Awards

  1. Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award | Office of the Provost, Cal Poly, 2023 
  2. Early Achievement in Service Award | College of Liberal Arts, Cal Poly, 2022 
  3. Student Success Award | Com Studies Department, Cal Poly, 2019 
  4. Dean's Graduate Mentoring Award | Graduate Division, UCSB, 2017 
  5. Excellence in Teaching Award | Graduate Student Association, UCSB, 2016 
  6. Outstanding Grad Student Service Award | Department of Comm, UCSB, 2015 
  7. Grad Slam Research Competition Top 10  | Graduate Division, UCSB, 2014
  8. Academic Research Consortium Funding | Sally Casanova Scholar, 2013 
  9. Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Funding | Office of the Chancellor, 2013
  10. Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Fellowship | Office of the Chancellor, 2012